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With 15 minutes of prep, you can have Crockpot London Broil in the slow cooker. Fall-apart, tender beef dish smothered in a rich, red wine gravy served with creamy carrots and potatoes. Capture the season’s warmth with this slow cooker London Broil recipe overflowing with savory goodness.
If you love this recipe, you will adore my 3 ingredient Crockpot Chicken or this easy slow cooker Red Beans and Rice recipe and this Sous Vide London Broil recipe (oh!!)
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In this case, the secret to many slow cooker dishes is in the sauce — or the gravy. That’s why my Crockpot London Broil recipe is so delicious! The meat cooks in a glorious combination of herbs and spices, earthy vegetables, red wine, mushrooms and beef broth.
Though this recipe is served with potatoes, the traditional dish is served over mashed potatoes.
Then, the liquid is thickened into the most incredible gravy. The result is so tender and flavorful that the smell as it’s cooking is almost too much! Luckily, this crockpot London Broil recipe is easy to prepare and makes great leftovers!
January is National Crockpot Month
I am joining other bloggers this month, bringing you several new recipes, be sure to check out all of them at the end of this post. In addition to today’s post, I have my Olive Garden Crock Pot Chicken and Crock Pot Ranch Chicken – all of these are mostly dump-and-go.
Simple Ingredients for Slow Cooker London Broil
- London Broil Beef Cut | I have always purchased a “London Broil” at our markets; it’s a thick, slab-style steak that can be tough unless prepared correctly. Also referred to as Top Round. You may also use any other beef chuck roast cut for this recipe. Any cut you would use for a pot roast, you can use for this dish!
- Worcestershire Sauce| Adds great flavor!
- Red Wine | The acidity of the wine helps to tenderize meat as it cooks and keep it moist, but if you prefer, you can replace it with extra beef broth. Rule of thumb, use a wine you would enjoy drinking.
- Beef Broth | This will help to tenderize your slow cooker London Broil and is the base of the gravy, try making your own amazing Beef Bone Broth!
- Cream of Mushroom Soup | An all-natural option is always best: I used the Trader Joe’s brand, see my tip below.
- Garlic | Incredibly aromatic and deepens the flavor of the dish.
- Potatoes | Use halved miniature potatoes.
- Carrots | You can use baby carrots or larger cut into 2” chunks.
- Oil | I like using avocado oil, olive oil, grapeseed oil as well.
- Seasonings | Dried thyme, oregano, and basil give this dish an earthy, bold, and savory flavor. Bay leaves and red pepper flakes may also be added if desired.
Get the full recipe in the recipe card below.
Fresh Tips
- If using an all-natural Cream of Mushroom soup, add kosher salt to taste as those condensed soups are not nearly as salty. I generally wait until the end of the recipe to add more salt and pepper.
What’s the difference between a slow cooker and a crockpot?
Nothing really. Crock Pot is simply the brand name of a slow cooker, which is why we use it interchangeably; my recommendations are below.
Recommended Equipment
- 4 qt or larger crockpot | I like the good old-fashioned Crockpot!
- Flexible Cutting Boards | These flexible cutting boards are super handy when prepping ingredients to slide into a pot. I like them because they are BPA-free.
- Cast Iron Skillet | Invest in a good cast iron skillet for searing your meat. This Staub is my favorite, and Lodge has come out with a similar pan for much less! YAY!
How to make London Broil in the Crockpot
Pat the beef dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. This step is important as when searing meat, if it’s too wet, it will “steam” instead of creating a nice crusty sear on the steak or roast.YUCK!
Heat oil in a large cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Sear the beef for roughly 2-3 minutes on all sides. Turn on your fan, your pan should be screaming hot to get a good crusty sear!
Transfer the steak to a crock pot. Add the onion, garlic, and herbs.
Combine the Worcestershire sauce, red wine, beef broth, and cream of mushroom soup in a bowl and mix well. Pour over the beef, then dot the top of the meat with butter.
Cover and cook on Low for 8-10 hours (or on High for 5-6 hours).
Add the vegetables during the last 3-4 hours of low cooking. Or if you don’t mind really soft veggies, add them in the beginning.
Alternatively, you may also make this entirely in a Dutch oven, cover and cook in 250° F (120° C) oven for 6-8 hours.
For thicker gravy, mix a cornstarch slurry in a small bowl.
Once the meat is removed, slowly stir this mixture with the juices until the gravy reaches your desired thickness. Taste and adjust seasonings with additional kosher salt and pepper.
Remove meat and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing, then slice your slow cooker London Broil against the grain into thin strips or hunks if you prefer and serve with the vegetables. Spoon the gravy over top and serve the extra on the side.
Variations & Substitutions
- Cauliflower, celery, asparagus, brussels sprouts, and squash are all great seasonal vegetable alternatives.
- The red wine in this recipe can be swapped out for additional beef broth.
- If you don’t have cream of mushroom soup handy, you can substitute cream of chicken, celery or cream of potato.
Pro Tips
- Prepare this beforehand, but do not marinate for longer than a day, or you risk the steak becoming too tough.
- Leftover slow cooker London Broil is great for next-day fajitas, quesadillas, or a breakfast hash. Or honestly, I think it’s even better the next day, much like my Red Wine Braised Short Ribs.
- If you prefer, this dish can be cooked in a conventional oven instead. Find instructions in the recipe card below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should the steak rest before carving?
You should let your slow cooker London Broil rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing. 5-10 minutes is the sweet spot!
Is London Broil the name of the meat or the cooking method?
Traditionally, the name was used to describe the way that the meat is cooked. However, the name has become so associated with this round steak that you can find it labeled as a London Broil Top or Broil Steak.
How long can I keep leftovers in the fridge?
Cooked beef lasts for 3-5 days in the refrigerator when stored in an airtight container. And up to 3 months in the freezer.
Fresh Tips for Freezing London Broil
- Place all ingredients (except carrots and potatoes), including London Broil in a freezer baggie. When you are ready to slow cook, thaw overnight in fridge, then pour all of the ingredients into the crockpot (minus the baggie) and cook on low for 8-10 hours until tender and hot.
Serving Suggestions for Crockpot London Broil
This is pretty much a one pot meal, but as mentioned earlier, it’s delicious over mashed potatoes (try my Instant Pot Rustic Mashed Potatoes) as well as over Egg Noodles (<<= my favorite brand), a family favorite.
We always love warm, homemade bread to go with our pot roasts and stews, give these a try.
- Easy Yeast Rolls
- Soft Brown Bread Molasses Rolls (like Cheesecake Factory and Outback)
- Irish Soda Bread | 4 ingredients and so delicious!
- Beer Bread or Cheddar Beer Popovers
- Red Lobster Copycat Cheddar Bay Biscuits (YUM!)
Best desserts to serve with London Broil
Is there a wrong dessert to serve? I think not, but since this is a heavier meal, I would say, let’s keep on the lighter side for dessert. Like these air fryer Apple Crisps, this always-in-season Key Lime Pie or these Crumbl Chocolate Chip Cookies.
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Best Easy Tender Crockpot London Broil Recipe
There’s nothing like a rich, hearty steak dish on these cold winter days. Capture the festive flavors of the season with this slow cooker London Broil recipe that is absolutely overflowing with savory goodness. Crockpot London broil is part steak, part fall apart slow cooked pot roast.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours hours
Total Time: 8 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 – 8 servings
Calories: 487kcal
Author: Kathleen Pope
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ½- 5 lbs London Broil or other lean beef roasts, such as top round, top sirloin or even flank steak
- 1 ½ – 3 tablespoons oil I like using Olive or Avocado oil
- 1 medium onion quartered
- 3-5 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon basil
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 2 bay leaves optional
- Shakes of red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup red wine or replace with all beef broth
- 1 cup beef broth I don't recommend using condensed beef broth for this recipe as it might end up too salty
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup preferably all-natural; I used Trader Joe’s; adjust salt according to the type of soup you use.
- 2 tablespoons butter diced
- 10 mini potatoes cut in half, such as mini red, yukon gold or fingerling
- 1 ½ cups carrots use mini carrots or cut carrots into 2” inch chunks
- Kosher Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch optional, for thickening the gravy
- 2 tablespoons water
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
Remove beef from packaging and pat dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper.
In a large cast iron pan over high heat, heat the oil (1 ½ -3 TBL) sear beef on all sides, about 1-2 minutes per side. (Make sure that pan is hot so you get a good crusty sear, you don’t want to steam the meat).
Transfer the meat to a crockpot. Add onion (1 quartered), garlic (3-5 minced), thyme (½ tsp), basil (½ tsp), oregano (½ tsp), bay leaves (2) and optional red pepper flakes (a shake or two).
In a 4 cup bowl, mix Worcestershire sauce (2 TBL), beef broth (1 cup), red wine (1 cup) and mushroom soup (1 can) and mix to combine. Pour over the beef. Dot the top of the London broil with butter pieces (2 TBL).
Cover and cook on LOW 8-10 hours or 5-6 hours on HIGH. If you are adding carrots and potatoes, add when you have 2-3 hours left of cooking.Or if you don't mind really soft veggies, add them at the beginning.
Remove meat and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice against the grain, and serve with gravy and veggies.
To thicken the gravy, make the optional cornstarch slurry. Mix cornstarch (1 ½-2 TBL) and water (2 TBL) in a small bowl, and then slowly stir into slow cooker juices just until desired thickness. You can do this after cooking and removing the London Broil and veggies to a serving plate and allowing to rest while you thicken the gravy.
Taste and adjust seasonings, especially if using an all-natural cream of mushroom soup.
Optional Oven Method
Follow the same process, browning the meat in a dutch oven, then removing meat. Deglaze pan with 1 cup of wine or beef broth, then return meat to dutch oven, Mix liquids (beef broth and soup with seasonings) then pour over the meat.
Cover, place in 250-275° F (135° C) oven, and slow roast for 5-6 hours; remember to add your carrots and potatoes if desired, 2-3 hours before serving.
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Notes
TFC TIP | If using an all-natural Cream of Mushroom soup, add kosher salt to taste as those condensed soups are not nearly as salty. I generally wait until the end of the recipe to add more salt and pepper to the dish.
TFC FREEZER PREP | Place all ingredients (except carrots and potatoes), including London Broil in a freezer baggie. When you are ready to slow cook, thaw overnight in the fridge, then pour all of the ingredients into the crockpot (minus the baggie) and cook on low for 8-10 hours until tender and hot.
Nutritional Information is an estimate; it does not include potatoes and carrots, so please use a nutrition calculator if you are concerned about totals.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 693mg | Potassium: 905mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 5mg
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